Brian,

I had a 2004 Speed P8 (now have the swift). I think you'll like it. It has the telescoping stem/riser that allows it to be packed in a suitcase/folded better. I also put some trekking bars on it. I like to stand up and mash, and I wanted drop bars. That's what pushed me over to the swift. What's even better, they listened to users and put a normal seatpost mount back on the 2007 models.

Good Luck.